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Google Maps issue seems to be common on many devices. It appears to be random but we are working on finding a solution for this. All other GPS navigation apps are working great and do not experience this issue. Please contact us directly and we will help everyone on a case by case basis.

Google Maps issue seems to be common on many devices. It appears to be random but we are working on finding a solution for this. All other GPS navigation apps are working great and do not experience this issue. Please contact us directly and we will help everyone on a case by case basis.

I will go ahead and say that the "static" is completely unnoticeable even when the engine is off unless you are somewhere very quiet such as the garage. For me it is a complete non-issue and I am a bit if an audiophile. I would not let the static issue effect your purchase decision.

Also, unless there is something I don't know about audio systems(I have built several), a line output converter would not effect this issue. A LOC could only lower the overall output of the head unit, which you can much more easily do buy turning the volume knob. The static is only noticeable at high volume levels, when you turn the volume below say 15 it is no longer detectable. adjusting the output down with a LOC would be just the same as turning the unit down. A LOC only becomes necessary when a source device has noticeable static/noise output even at low or no volume, such as an old, badly shielded source with internal static introduced after the amplification circuits. The static in the Avin unit is being introduced before the internal amplification, therefore a LOC will have no more effect than adjusting the volume of the head unit itself. If I'm making sense.

Correct, an LOC would not be relevant in your case. But turning up any stereo and pressing pause you are going to get some level of noise, in the case of the avin its going to depend on the app/feature, bluetooth for instance is going to have more noise than CD. But as you noted, its a non issue in regular use.

My LOC advice was for the guy having low level noise, he specifically noted volume levels of 0-1.

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I haven't seen left one but can tell you about right one. Maybe X5 version is different from E46 one?(I have short memory...
You just connect the wire-end to another connector, not the black plastic housing one. You can leave the black housing side as it is.

I also have this connector.
The end next to the head unit plugs straight into the head unit and the other end goes into the long extension cable. I am guessing those two other connectors in my previous post (image three) are not needed for my case?

Like all BMWs with Nav the radio module in your X5 is in the trunk, under the floor, next to the battery and spare tire under a plastic cover. Thats why you go the extension harness, to run all the wiring back there.

Everything only plugs in one way, lay it out on the table like you have done and plug everything in until it makes sense.

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I figured it out. one of the connectors on post 45 (image 3) was used. It was flat pin connector type that was originally connected to the OEM radio tuner. I did a test install and it works! The audio quality is amazing! I had the BSW package installed over 5 years ago and with this new head unit you can really hear the difference. Haven't tested other stuff yet, but I will after I do the install.

Also does anyone know where I wire the park and illumination wires to?

Yeah I did, thanks everyone for the suggestions. Just need to route all the wires which I am in the process of doing. This is the boring part. I am routing it under the door sills. I will show my install once I am done.

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Originally Posted by jeffb325@NavigationSolutions

you wont use the park wire but the illumination wire needs to go to a dash illumination circuit wire.....there is one in the plugs that were originally plugged into the oem screen.....

Jeff, do you happen to know which wire the illumination one is, in the blue plug? Should I be looking for an orange wire since the supplied illumination wire is orange?

no, the wire colors will be different, the AVIN uses standard industry color codes (orange is illumination). Car manufacturers all use their own proprietary color codes. I dont recall off the top of my head what the wire is you need to tap into but its easy to figure out with a multimeter or test light.

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no, the wire colors will be different, the AVIN uses standard industry color codes (orange is illumination). Car manufacturers all use their own proprietary color codes. I dont recall off the top of my head what the wire is you need to tap into but its easy to figure out with a multimeter or test light.

Hey Jeff, I figured it out, the wire that needs to be tapped for illumination is a gray/red wire which is on the blue OEM plug. This applies for the X5 with factory navigation. The light is on regardless of the dimmer dial. It is on only when headlights/parking lights are on.

The problem I am having now is routing the extension cable. I originally routed it under the door sills and through the B-column but it is just too thick. I cannot put the trim pieces back on. Jeff do you happen to know any alternative locations where I can route the cable?